Ed Viesturs, America’s premier high-altitude mountaineer, has signed on to be the Honorary Chairperson of Backpacker Magazine’s 2007 Summit for Someone benefit climbs. These climbs, created and owned by the recreational non-profit, Big City Mountaineers,
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New Balance Gives Back with Playground Program…
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Report: CamelBak Debt Down…
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Snow Sports Retailers Carry Momentum into the Home Stretch …
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New Era Cap Gets in the Retail Game…
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Converse Infringement Suit Back On…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed unanimously to reinstate a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit filed in 2003 by six predominantly African-American fraternities and sororities. The suit was originally filed in a U.S. District Court
GBMI Picks Up 7 For All Mankind Footwear License
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Wilson Named Official Sponsor of WTA Tour
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Specialty and Internet Fuel Outdoor Growth…
Total retail sales in the Outdoor Industry increased 1.2% during the month of February to $481 million from $475 million during the same month last year, according to OIA’s recently released Monthly Topline Retail Sales Report. The report found that Inter
Lafuma Reports Strong First Half
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.4% to €116.1 million ($138.9 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition the company’s backlog increased 8%
Lafuma Reports Strong First Half
Lafuma reported strong first half sales gains due to a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Total company sales increased 34.4% to €116.1 million ($138.9 mm) compared to €86.6 million ($112.9 mm). In addition the company’s backlog increased 8%
Unifi Q3 Sales Down 12.7%; Slims Net Loss…
Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal third quarter total $181.4 million, which were down $26.3 million or 12.7% from net sales of $207.7 million for the prior year’s quarter. The company noted higher energy prices and rising
Tompkins to Moves ASR Director Role from OR…
ASR appointed Andy Tompkins as the new group show director for the Action Sports Retailer group of trade shows. Tompkins will oversee all marketing and sales strategies, industry relationships, and growth opportunities for ASR.
Tompkins comes to ASR fro
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